Federal Level

Kennedy, Cassidy introduce resolution honoring life and achievements of former Sen. J. Bennett Johnston

Senator. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in introducing a resolution honoring the life and achievements of former Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, who represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate from 1972 to 1997. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Pushes for Long-Needed Update to Social Security Income Program for Disabled, Elderly Americans

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act to reform the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which has not been updated in nearly 40 years and currently punishes older and disabled Americans for saving for emergencies and their futures. READ MORE ...

Cassidy, Kennedy Introduce Resolution to Honor the Life of Former Senator J. Bennett Johnston

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced a resolution honoring the life of former U.S. Senator J. Bennett Johnston, Jr., who represented Louisiana in the U.S. Senate from 1972 to 1997. READ MORE ...

Cassidy Introduces Fellow Louisianan, Trump VA General Counsel Nominee

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today introduced President Trump’s nominee for General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Lieutenant Colonel James Baehr of New Orleans, Louisiana, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee. READ MORE ...

Kennedy backs Grassley bill to curb judicial overreach

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and colleagues in introducing the Judicial Relief Clarification Act, a bill that would address judicial overreach by prohibiting federal courts from granting relief to anyone except the parties before them.

Kennedy announces $8.6 million in Hurricanes Laura, Ida aid for south Louisiana

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $8,588,163 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for Louisiana disaster aid.

Kennedy in The Advocate: Unwinding Biden-era energy rules crucial for Louisiana

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today penned this op-ed in The Advocate praising the joint effort between Congress and the Trump administration to unleash Louisiana’s energy production through deregulation.

Cassidy Announces $8.6 Million for Louisiana in Hurricane Ida, Laura Relief

WASHINGTON (March 29, 2025) – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $8,588,163.29 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricanes Ida...

Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ratify Trump Executive Order Defining Male and Female

WASHINGTON (March 28, 2025) – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced...

Kennedy, Shaheen champion bipartisan bill to support Louisiana rural small businesses’ access to capital

WASHINGTON (March 27, 2025) – Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in reintroducing the...
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